The Catalans will hope to bounce back strongly from their midweek disappointment, and will view this as an ideal opportunity to do so. Barcelona completed the league double over Sevilla last season, winning those matches by an aggregate score of 9-2. In fact, Barcelona have won each of their last seven head-to-head encounters against Sevilla, scoring a total of 19 goals across those matches.

Barcelona are currently one of only two teams in the Spanish top-flight to still have their unbeaten record intact, and they will hope to maintain their imperious league form. The Catalans won 14 of their 19 away matches in the league last season, taking a total of 45 points from a possible 57. No side was more efficient at picking up points on their travels last term, which was a key reason for Barcelona’s success.

Barcelona have kept just two clean sheets from their last eight matches in all competitions, and did concede in both league meetings against Sevilla last season.

Despite losing Dodi Lukebakio over the summer, Los Palanganas have actually looked more threatening in the final third than they did in the previous campaign, and have managed to get on the scoresheet in all seven matches this term. After finishing just one point above the relegation zone last season, the new era under manager Matias Almeyda has started well. Sevilla have won three of their opening seven league matches, and are battling in mid-table.

Barcelona will have to contend without Joan Garcia for this match, as the goalkeeper suffered a knee injury against Real Oviedo. Although he did make an error leading to a goal in that game, Garcia has made some key saves for the Catalans this season, and is a massive loss between the sticks.

Lamine Yamal’s first start since returning from injury was marked with a loss, but his return to the starting XI is a massive boost for Barcelona. After missing four games, the 18-year-old was brought on against Real Sociedad, and made an instant impact. It took him just one minute to provide the assist for Robert Lewandowski, which ended up being the winning goal as Barcelona held on to a 2-1 victory.

That was his fifth goal involvement of the season, meaning Yamal has now landed this selection in all four domestic appearances this campaign. Although he did draw a blank against PSG in midweek, Yamal still looked a real threat in the final third, registering a total of four shots, while also creating a big chance which was wasted.

The winger has proven to be so difficult to contain, showing a willingness to cut back in onto his stronger left foot and shoot, or go down the line and look to provide for one of his team-mates.

Having started in a left wing back role for the last three consecutive games, Gabriel Suazo will have the tough task of trying to contain Lamine Yamal this weekend. Nuno Mendes was really put through his paces in midweek, as he committed a total of four fouls, while also picking up a booking. Before that, Josep Chavarria made three fouls for Rayo Vallecano when faced with Yamal, again picking up a yellow card.

Yamal has already drawn 12 fouls from just five appearances this season, averaging 2.76 fouls drawn per 90, which is the highest in the Barcelona squad. Meanwhile, Suazo has committed a foul in four out of five matches this term, and is set for his toughest task yet on the flank. Suazo has shown a willingness to duel, and his average of 4.16 tackles per 90 this season suggests he will engage with Yamal, as opposed to backing off.